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$75+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington

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DSM — SEA
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Thu 3/6
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Round-trip from

$170
(Frontier)

One-way from

$75
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$500
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Washington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Washington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/108:17 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
Fri 3/146:45 amPDX - DSM
1 stop10h 32mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$170
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/83:33 pmDSM - PDX
Nonstop3h 38mAllegiant Air
Tue 6/104:51 pmPDX - DSM
Nonstop3h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/21$178
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/63:17 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop19h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/109:06 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop22h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$233
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/102:56 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop29h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/147:32 pmPDX - DSM
2 stops24h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/75:59 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Mon 4/1410:55 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Deal found 2/20$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/75:29 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/1411:59 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop12h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/224:20 pmDSM - GEG
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Thu 4/1010:45 pmGEG - DSM
1 stop9h 52mDelta
Deal found 2/21$317
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/238:35 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop17h 27mFrontier
Sun 3/302:02 pmSEA - DSM
1 stop27h 15mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/197:00 amDSM - PDX
1 stop16h 34mDelta
Sun 4/276:20 amPDX - DSM
1 stop12h 53mDelta
Deal found 2/21$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/205:06 amDSM - PDX
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/275:00 amPDX - DSM
1 stop9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/23:30 pmDSM - SEA
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Tue 4/89:00 amSEA - DSM
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/22$340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/23:34 pmDSM - PDX
2 stops9h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/711:59 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop8h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$341

Find flights from Des Moines to Washington within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Washington that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

8:17 pm-12:37 am

1 stop6h 20m

Portland

Fri 3/14

6:45 am-7:17 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$170

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sun 6/8

3:33 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

Portland

Tue 6/10

4:51 pm-10:16 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$178

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

3:17 pm-8:43 am

1 stop19h 26m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/10

9:06 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop22h 41m

$233

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

2:56 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop29h 41m

Portland

Fri 3/14

7:32 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$257

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

5:59 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 4/14

10:55 pm-9:37 am

1 stop8h 42m

$277

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

5:29 pm-12:51 am

1 stop9h 22m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 4/14

11:59 pm-2:33 pm

1 stop12h 34m

$304

Des MoinesSpokane

DSM - GEG

DSMGEG

Des Moines

Sat 3/22

4:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Spokane

Thu 4/10

10:45 pm-10:37 am

1 stop9h 52m

$317

Des MoinesSeattle

DSM - SEA

DSMSEA

Des Moines

Sun 3/23

8:35 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop17h 27m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/30

2:02 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$322

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Sat 4/19

11:59 am-9:34 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Portland

Thu 4/24

12:50 am-9:13 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$325

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

Thu 3/20

5:06 am-1:04 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Portland

Thu 3/27

5:00 am-4:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$335

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Washington

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Washington including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington (average of $238). Flying from Des Moines to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to WA?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Washington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to State of Washington as you normally would.

Rainfall in Washington by month

Plan your trip to Washington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State of Washington ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit State of Washington when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Washington by month

Plan your trip to Washington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State of Washington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to Washington have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,702 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
764 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Washington?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Washington. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to State of Washington one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to State of Washington are Frontier ($75), Allegiant Air ($116), and Southwest ($144).

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to State of Washington?

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to State of Washington consider Des Moines - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Des Moines - Portland or Des Moines - Spokane as they are the most popular.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of Washington (average of $238). Flying from Des Moines to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Washington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$138Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$453Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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